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Tag Archives: Russia
Wagner fighters neared Russian nuclear base during revolt
Wagner fighters neared Russian nuclear base during revolt Reuters July 11, 20235:46 AM EDT Updated 2 days ago July 11 (Reuters) – As rebellious Wagner forces drove north toward Moscow on… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Putin meets Prigozhin: Getting to grips with latest twist in Wagner saga
Putin meets Prigozhin: Getting to grips with latest twist in Wagner saga Image source, EPAImage caption, Face masks depicting Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin and Russian President Vladimir Putin on sale at… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Russian war bloggers’ reactions to news of Putin’s post-rebellion meeting with Prigozhin range from mockery to approval
Russian war bloggers’ reactions to news of Putin’s post-rebellion meeting with Prigozhin range from mockery to approval 1:19 pm, July 10, 2023 Source: Agentstvo On July 10, Vladimir Putin’s spokesman Dmitry… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Despite crisis in Russia, Wagner mercenaries will continue ops in Africa
FILE PHOTO: Founder of Wagner private mercenary group Yevgeny Prigozhin speaks with servicemen during withdrawal of his forces from Bakhmut and handing over their positions to regular Russian troops, in the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Putin and Prigozhin held a meeting in June, their first known contact since the mutiny.
Putin and Prigozhin held a meeting in June, their first known contact since the mutiny. Yevgeny Prigozhin in Rostov-on-Don, Russia, as the Wagner forces began to end the rebellion last month.Credit…Alexander… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Russian mercenary leader Prigozhin’s commanders met Putin after short-lived mutiny, pledged loyalty
Russian mercenary leader Prigozhin’s commanders met Putin after short-lived mutiny, pledged loyalty By The Associated Press Published 3:53 AM EDT, July 10, 2023 Just five days after staging a short-lived rebellion, mercenary… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Prigozhin’s War
Prigozhin’s War July 7, 2023 UPDATED: Putin met with Prigozhin five days after the rebellion as analysts differ on why it happened. It is an episode with lessons to be learned… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Russia confirms Wagner-Putin meeting, releases Gerasimov video
Russia confirms Wagner-Putin meeting, releases Gerasimov video Russia appears to be trying to take control of the confusing narrative around the Wagner Group, after last month’s shocking mutiny. Putin, Prigozhin and… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
No Wagner Group Here: Riddles Grow as Belarus Displays an Empty Base
No Wagner Group Here: Riddles Grow as Belarus Displays an Empty Base Two weeks after the Wagner mercenary group’s rebellion against Russian military leadership, its fate is as murky as ever… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Wagner: Putin struggling to take full command of organisation’s forces
Wagner: Putin struggling to take full command of organisation’s forces Group’s sophisticated web of connections and eclectic organisational scheme making it difficult for Russia to assume full control over its fighters… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
